Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,888
Total Quantity
205.6K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-19%
FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY prescribed 2,888 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,950 to the NHS. This is 19% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,888 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,649 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,950 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,888 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.